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Gotta start reading!I bought this book in Colombia and I feel like a lot of my students would be able to understand most of it because it is filled with common, HIGH-FREQUENCY words, which is what I base my level one class on. #CIworks #languageacquisition #spanishclass #spanishteacher #spanishtribePreterite and imperfect is a vehicle, not a destination. Use them in context and students will pick them up with explicitly studying the rules. And no, you do not need to wait until level 2 to start using them. Use them when appropriate. Past tense does not come after present tense. #languageacquistion #langchat #CIworksWriting samples during our Esperanza novel unit, post-watching of los enamores verdes song “a las tres”. #immigration #spanishclass #spanishteacher #CIworks#Spanishteachers #spanishclassA cute idea from our admins for #teacherappreciationweekWorld Language SLO
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Spanish from Day 1
The first day of Spanish class. You want to be welcoming, you want the students to feel comfortable. You also want to set the expectation that this class is different. You want to maintain 90% of the class in the … Continue reading
Getting the year started
If you’ve just been hired or are starting your first year as a Spanish teacher, you are probably a) super excited and b) quite nervous. Hopefully we can help calm those nerves and make your year start out smooth. Here are … Continue reading
Classroom Scavanger Hunt
Here’s a quick tip to do doing the first week of school: Create a classroom scavenger hunt. I wrote up a half sheet of questions for things for students to look for around the classroom. I included asking where the … Continue reading
Authentic Resources sobre La Escuela
These authentic resources are perfect for a school unit in your Spanish class or to use at the beginning of the school year. Check out our experience from working in a Colombian School to compare the US school system with that … Continue reading
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Authentic Resources of High Interest Topics
One of our goals this year will be to engage students via their own personal interests. At the beginning of the year we will give students a survey to gauge their interests in a variety of topics including sports, tv, … Continue reading
Starting the school year
Welcome back, teachers! The 2013-2014 school year is upon us. Many teachers have already headed back to work, some are getting their classrooms ready, and some still have precious few days left. To help with the transition we’re posting some … Continue reading
Back to School Contest
To give you something to look forward to as you head back to the classroom, we are pleased to announce a Back to School Contest. One lucky winner will walk away with a notebook, pen, and one of our most … Continue reading
Poster Sale
For those teachers who are just starting their first job and are trying to figure out how to decorate their empty classroom or veteran teachers looking for fun, new ways to connect with their students, we have an exciting deal … Continue reading
Summer Savings
The end of summer is becoming more and more of a reality. As the summer winds down, it’s time for teachers to start thinking about getting ready for the new school year. Getting your classroom ready and buying supplies can … Continue reading
